Ireland is a country located in northwest Europe. Originally, it is an island which is separated from Great Britain by the Irish Sea. It is a snake free island. It is the only country in the world which has a musical instrument as their national symbol. Northern Ireland is governed by the United Kingdom, while the rest of Ireland is an independent nation.
NAME: …………………………………………
Date: …………………………….
Questions:
1. Ireland became the first country in Europe to declare its waters a dolphin and whale sanctuary in …………………………
2. Ireland is known as………………………………………….because of its lush greenery and rolling hills.
3. The patron saint of the country is ……………………………………………………
4. The flag of Ireland was designed in ……………………………….
5. Ireland established their present constitution in …………………………………..
6. The longest place name in Ireland is ……………………………………………………………………….
7. Dublin was designated UNESCO City of Literature in………………………………………………..
8. …………………………………………. claims to be the oldest town in Ireland.
9. The total area of Ireland is ……………………………………………………….
10. The national symbol of the country is ……………………………………
Answers:
1. 1991
2. the Emerald Isle
3. Saint Patrick
4. 1848
5. 1937
6. Muckanaghederdauhaulia
7. July 2010
8. Ballyshannon
9. 70282 square kilometers
10. Shamrock